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Conservation of China's Historical and Cultural Heritage
April 7, 2006
Jin Hongkui vice president, Palace Museum
Yang Lin director, archeology, National Museum of China
Nancy Berliner curator, Chinese art, Peabody Essex Museum
Yang Hong professor, env sciences, Bryant University

A panel of distinguished experts discuss the values of some of China's national heritage sites, their environmental challenges, and the efforts and new technology employed to conserve them. Although conservation of ancient buildings is not unique to China, the country's recent rapid economic development presents enormous environmental challenges to its rich historical and cultural heritage. Cosponsored by the US/China Institute at Bryant University; National Committee on US/China Relations, and Old South Meeting House.

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